How to introduce a new dog to your cat
Your dog and cat can co-exist, but it is vital to go about it the right way for everyone’s safety. Here are some great tips…
Category: Dog Training
5 steps to greater enrichment
Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As…
Acupressure-massage for puppy mill survivors
Combining veterinary care with acupressure-massage can help heal these dogs, both physically and emotionally. Pet shop puppies are adorable. Your heart melts and you have to…
5 best times for training
Training is necessary, and the lessons you teach him should be practiced regularly. Here are the five best times of day to do it. Finding…
Social well-being for dogs
Companionship and social well-being are as vital to his quality of life as food, water and shelter. My mother is an animal lover. That’s why she…
How to make training fun with tricks and games
Tricks and games can teach your dog what he needs to know, while making training sessions more enjoyable and interesting for both of you. Does…
3 simple steps to creating a makeshift muzzle
Knowing how to create a simple muzzle for a dog can be a very useful skill if you ever run into an emergency with your own…
Give treibball a try!
Treibball is a canine herding sport that’s taking the world by storm! Also sometimes referred to as urban herding, treibball (pronounced “try-ball”) is among the…
Cross-training with your dog
Have you considered cross-training with your canine companion? It may sound rather intimidating, but it simply means engaging him in a variety of different exercises to…
Training the off-leash dog
Safety and reliable recall are the two most IMPORTANT factors when training your dog to be off-leash. You’re taking a walk in your local park…
What you didn’t know about dog training
Dog training is more than obedience — it’s teaching him the skills he’ll need to live successfully. Dog training has undergone something of a revolution…
Understanding anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats
Why are anxiety and aggression so common in dogs and cats, and how can they be resolved? About three years ago, our Irish setter Coral…
